Rooted and Resilient Rural Maryland: Transformation through Sustainable Access, Innovative Care, and Tech Innovation RFA

Summary

Flagship competitive RFA under Maryland RHTP Pillar 2 combining three Transformation Funds (Sustainable Access through Service Expansion and HIT Advances; Behavioral Health Service Expansion; and Innovative Care) into a unified opportunity. Funding will support innovative, sustainable projects to expand access, implement advanced care models, and leverage technology for rural health improvement throughout Maryland. Eligible projects must address transformative change aligning with CMS principles of choice and competition. Approximately $73 million is anticipated for awards under this RFA in Budget Period 1, as part of a broader multi-year program aiming for significant transformational impact in rural health.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are organizations capable of implementing projects in rural Maryland that advance sustainable access, behavioral health service expansion, or innovative care aligned with RHTP Pillar 2 objectives. Specific eligible entities include health care organizations, hospitals, non-profits, local government agencies, and other entities as defined in the RFA.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit a complete application with project narrative, budget, required forms and supporting documentation as specified in the RFA. Proposals must detail how the project addresses one or more Pillar 2 focus areas, demonstrate measurable impact, and comply with reporting and performance monitoring requirements.

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